Sausage Pizza and Wet Burrito – The Grain Cafe, Long Beach
Welcome to the ultimate food guide that will show you all the greatest vegan food spots in Los Angeles! I have been living in the Los Angeles area for 6 months and before I depart to go to my next destination (I wonder where this will be??) I wanted to share all my LA vegan food knowledge with you! This guide contains tips on where to find the best vegan burgers, shakes, pizza, smoothies, groceries and more! So read on to discover the endlessly delicious vegan food possibilities of Los Angeles :).
There are 3 major locations of the LA area for which I will describe the veggie delights they contain. These are Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Bellflower/Cerritos areas. After describing my top finds in each of these areas I will list my overall favorites, the most affordable finds, and the places that offer the most variety. At the very end I will list and describe the best places for affordable and speciality vegan-friendly groceries. So let’s get started!
Great Vegan Food in the City of Los Angeles
Let me begin by stating that this blog post was written in January of 2021 so if one of my recommendations has moved locations, closed, changed owners, or has changed for any other reason I apologize!
All of the vegan food in Los Angeles area that I have tried has been truly amazing and I am sure there is much much more to discover! Below is a list of all of my finds which were equally delicious for different reasons!
Chicken Basket – Doomie’s 
Cauliflower Pizza – Sage Bistro
Doomie’s Home Cookin’
This is definitely the crispiest and creamiest restaurant option from this list! The classic fried chicken basket is honestly to die for! You get a chicken breast, a chicken drumstick, a cup of vegan mac and cheese, and french fries! It is all perfectly delicious and completely vegan! The breading is extraordinarily crunchy and light on the chicken and the fries and vegan mac are just as noteworthy. You can also try their famous fried Oreos which are delightful! My partner also tried the classic cheeseburger with animal fries and the philly cheesesteak which were also delicious!
After getting your fill at Doomie’s head on over to Cocobella Creamery, a vegan ice cream shop that is just next door!
Sage Vegan Bistro
This restaurant offers one of the most diverse vegan menus! They have pizzas, ravioli, salads, sandwiches, burritos, donuts, cheesecakes, and more! One of my favorite options off the menu was their buffalo cauliflower pizza which has a pesto sauce that is loaded with arugula and buffalo cauliflower! Their pizzas also can be made gluten-free which is great! They have many desserts but my go-to was their chocolate muffins! This muffin is giant, rich, and sweet!
Halloween and Fall Donuts – Donut Friend
A Few Other Extremely Delicious Options
Donut Friend and Creamo Ice Cream have been two of my most visited spots in LA because they are so darn delicious! I don’t know what these vegan treats are made out of but their donuts are some of the best I have ever tasted and their ice cream tastes exactly like creamy traditional ice cream! During the holidays I tried Creamo’s “gingerbraid” ice cream flavor which was exquisite and I highly recommend trying if they bring it back next year!
On the way to get your vegan donuts don’t forget to make a stop at the nearby Bohemian House of Espresso and Chai. The owner of this coffee shop is delightful and he makes extremely fresh coffees and teas that you are sure to love! The iced dirty chai and hot date coffee are two of my top choices on that menu!
The final spot I want to note is Monty’s Good Burger! This is a 100% plant-based burger shop that shares a vibe with the famous In-N-Out Burger. They have amazing burgers, fries, sauces, and milkshakes! I can 100% recommend :).
Great Vegan Food in Long Beach
Long Beach, a close neighbor to the city of Los Angles is filled to the brim with amazing vegan options! Let’s see what it has to offer…
Dragon Roll – The Grain Cafe 
Waffle Deluxe – The Grain Cafe
The Grain Cafe
This spot has so much variety, is completely vegan, and is one of the most affordable options! Similar to Sage Bistro they offer everything from pizzas to waffles! They have amazing appetizer options like the dragon roll displayed above and many others. The waffles that you see pictured, among many other options, are gluten free which is an awesome bonus. They also have amazing coffee choices, my favorite being their iced coffee with soy creamer. It sounds simple but it is honestly one of the best coffees I have ever had.
Smoothie Bowls – Natura Bowls
Natura Bowls
This is the most refreshing, raw, and one of the most affordable choices! Natura Bowls is a smoothie and bowl shop that uses fresh fruit and has amazing vegan base options like Spirulina, Chia, and more! You can build your own bowl and put on as many fresh fruit toppings as you like in addition to other toppings like cacao, coconut flakes, and chia seeds. I LOVE this place and would absolutely recommend!
A Few Others to Note…
The Hippea is another one of my favorites! This shop makes everything around chickpeas! For example, in their amazing “community box” you get 20 falafels, french fries, salad, 4 pitas, and hummus! They also make chickpea cookies and other fun desserts! This is another very affordable option, especially if you get one of their group meals and split the cost among friends 🙂 .
The Veggie Grill is yet another great option that offers some variety! They have salads, burgers, yummy sandwiches and more! My partner and I have tried the Masala Curry Bowl which is a mix of squash, cauliflower, and chickpea curry over rice and the super creamy bowl of mac and cheese!
Finally, I definitely wanted to mention the Long Beach Sunday Marina Market where you don’t only find fresh and seasonal produce but some vegan treats! Devis Donuts are all vegan donuts that taste exactly like traditional donuts! They are light, airy and full of flavor! You can also find amazing vegan coffee at the Moon Mountain Coffee Stand. My partner and I have tried the date coffee, vegan caramel coffee, and the coconut coffee; all of them are truly amazing and delicious!
A Vegan Spot to Note Near Bellflower and Lakewood
Last but not least, I wanted to make note of one of my local spots (also close to LA)! This just so happens to be in my favorites list so if you’re near by these areas it is worth a drive!
Pizza USA
Vegan pizza, pastas, and appetizers OH MY! I found this place by accident and have fallen in LOVE with some of their vegan options. My recommendation to you is to order their vegan garlic knots, buffalo cauliflower, and vegan lasagna…you won’t regret it! I have never been a huge fan of lasagna but oh my goodness this one has flipped the tables! Their garlic knots are a great addition to any meal and the buffalo cauliflower are the best I have had! As far as pizza goes their BBQ Vegan Chicken is my favorite!
Masala and Vegan Mac – Veggie Grill, Long Beach
To Summarize…
These short lists are just for a quick glance at the vegan food in Los Angeles, they do not provide all the information and options that are mentioned above!
The Favorites:
For Meals
For Dessert
- Creamo – The Paramoreo Milkshake
- Sage Bistro – Chocolate Muffin
The Most Affordable:
The Most Variety
Vegan Groceries in Los Angeles Area
To provide you with all the information you need concerning the vegan food in Los Angeles I must also help you with grocery shopping! This list will provide you with some tips on how to shop for affordable and specialty vegan groceries in the LA area :). As a fan of meal prepping I have a done a lot of grocery shopping here with a lot of trial and error at the beginning! For two people to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 4-5 days out of the week we spend on average $120 on groceries each week. Since there are two of us we split the cost and really end up paying next to nothing (in my opinion) for a week filled with healthy and fulfilling meals (and snacks too)!
So let’s take a look at some tips 🙂
Food for Less
You can usually get the majority of your vegan groceries at this affordable grocery store!
What is guaranteed:
- Nut Milks (We usually get Silk Original Almond Milk)
- Canned Foods (Corn, beans, crushed tomatoes, chickpeas, etc.)
- Your Produce (You can find most of your fruits and veggies here)
- Frozen Veggies
- Rice/Quinoa
- Decent Bread (They actually sell the amazing Dave’s Bread)
An example of a whole meal you can make just by shopping here is my Yummy and Nutritious Vegan Nachos! However, whatever you don’t find here you can get for a relatively good price at Walmart or Target!
Walmart/Target
These stores have some great vegan “specialty” foods and other vegan staples that you may not be able to find at Food For Less 🙂 .
Vegan Snacks – Walmart 
Buffalo Cauliflower and Daiya Vegan Mac – Walmart
Foods You Can Find at Walmart:
Foods You can Find at Target:
And last but not least…if you are looking for something VERY specific that is vegan or want to treat yourself I recommend Sprouts Farmers Market or the Long Beach Marina Market on Sundays!
Sprouts/Long Beach Sunday Market
These places (especially the market) are great for finding very fresh and seasonal produce and speciality vegan and gluten free items.
Here are some examples of food you can find here:
Veggie Pizza – The Grain Cafe, Long Beach
Well, I believe I have now taught you everything I know about the vegan food in Los Angeles area! From restaurants and treats to grocery shopping I think it’s all covered! I really hope that this helped and that you got to experience some amazing vegan food in Los Angeles!
Thank you for reading and for all of your support!!! If you have any questions, comments, or new recommendations for vegan food in Los Angeles feel free to leave a comment below!